11.27.08

Brings Back Memories Song Of The Day:

Winger - "Seventeen"

I liked Winger, I really did. Truthfully, even going back to that debut record, it's a good record for the time. It's not really too much different than anything else that came out at the time. Yet, for some reason, Winger became the poster child (afterwards) for a lot that was "wrong" with the genre. Perhaps it was the bare chest in the video, perhaps it was the ballet. I don't remember those things. I remember watching it on MTV and thinking "this was cool."

In hindsight, maybe that was the wrong thing to do. Can you believe it actually looked like this:

Best Song Of The Day:

Joan Jett - "I Hate Myself For Loving You"

I've been on a Joan Jett kick of late. I got to interview her on election day, so it reminded me to go back and listen. Fact: Joan Jett and I were both born at the same hospital (Lankenau). Also, she's 50 years old and still hot.

Enjoy the video:

Back In The Day Memory Of The Day:

The Kids Table

Thanksgiving Day reminded me of family gatherings. And at every family gathering, since I've been old enough to sit at a table and feed myself, I've been part of the kids table. I don't know how I escape it. I've been told the only way is to host one of these gatherings at my own house, and then I graduate. Screw that. I'll sit at the table with the folding chairs and the 5 year olds. I'm not allowing those people in my house.

11/26/08

Brings Back Memories Moment Of The Show:

Kix - "Don't Close Your Eyes"

This was from 1988's "Blow My Fuse." I think it's special to me because it was the first show I ever saw without my parents. The Spectrum, 1988 (or 1989). It was Ratt, Britny Fox and Kix. Also I believe Ratt's best album, Reach For The Sky. I wish I still had that t-shirt.

Take a moment, and enjoy the awful keyboard intro and ridiculous video:



Best Song Of The Show:

Skid Row - "Youth Gone Wild"

HANDS DOWN. Let me tell you something. This may sounds ridiculous, but seeing this video changed my life. I'm not sure how to quantify the changes, only that to this day, at 32 years old. I still consider getting that tattoo Sebastian Bach has of the sneakers on fire on his arm.

In addtion, I feel like Skid Row's first two records (the second being Slave To The Grind) hold up better than any albums of this era. INCLUDING Metallica.

See the tattoo for yourself:



The 8 From The 80's Back In The Day Memory:

The 94 WYSP Commercial

I've worked here for 12 years, and I've never seen a WYSP commercial on TV.

Wait. That's a lie. For about a year we had a weird commercial with a bunch of bands listed, and Melissa (remember Melissa?) dancing in between the songs playing. It was on late at night on Sundays. I think I remember seeing it half-asleep one night.

IN ANY CASE...

Before I worked here, apparently we had REAL commercials. Including this one, featuring Sammy Hagar and his horrible hair, and my hero, George Thorogood.

Enjoy: